Discounted fares offered by CityRide

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Jan 15, 2017 at 12:01 AM

Ridership appreciation is an upcoming promotion available to patrons of CityRide. Weekdays beginning Jan. 23 through Jan. 31, discounted fares will be offered for trips within the city limits of Bartlesville, scheduled between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Rides must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. Trips will be scheduled on a first call basis, subject to availability. Call the Ride Line at 918-336-2233. TDD: 800-722-0353.

“We are saying ‘thank you’ to those who have supported and utilized our program, allowing us to serve the Bartlesville area for over 12 years,” said Laura Corff, transit director for the local transit program.

During the promotion, the round trip fare will be $2, or $1 for each one-way trip, which equates to a 33 percent discount. Regular round trip fare is $6.

Other programs available to Washington County riders on an on-going basis include WorkRide and Cherokee Nation. WorkRide provides a reduced rate for for those workers who self-certify meeting 150 percent of annual poverty income rates. Fare for eligible WorkRide participants is $2 for each one-way trip, a 33 percent discount.

Additionally, Cherokee Nation contracts with the transit program to provide rides to CDIB card holders. Cost for eligible riders is 50 cents for each one-way trip within the Cherokee Nation area. A 72-hour notice is required for scheduling, which is subject to availability. Eligible participants must display their CDIB card to each transit driver at boarding.

For more information on these programs, call 918-336-2233, or check out the website at www.upcapinc.org. Compliments, comments, suggestions and concerns are welcome. Written correspondence can be emailed to lcorff@ucapinc.org, faxed to 580-718-0981 or mailed to 2101 North Fourteenth Street, Suite 129, Ponca City, OK 74601.

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